Event held to promote traditional practice of hand embroidery in Namibia-Xinhua

Event held to promote traditional practice of hand embroidery in Namibia

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2024-04-21 14:45:08

Damara women showcase embroidered traditional attires at the Stiriken Rokhoedi Culture Market in Windhoek, Namibia on April 20, 2024. The event, showcasing "Stiriken Rokhoedi" or embroidered dresses in the Damara language, aimed to promote the traditional practice of hand embroidery -- a key tradition for the Damara people, one of Namibia's oldest inhabitants.

The event featured fashion displays, traditional music and food, with women showcasing themed clothing in dance performances. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

Damara women showcase embroidered traditional attires at the Stiriken Rokhoedi Culture Market in Windhoek, Namibia on April 20, 2024. The event, showcasing "Stiriken Rokhoedi" or embroidered dresses in the Damara language, aimed to promote the traditional practice of hand embroidery -- a key tradition for the Damara people, one of Namibia's oldest inhabitants.

The event featured fashion displays, traditional music and food, with women showcasing themed clothing in dance performances. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)